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Thread: Rust protection of undercarriage treatment/ recommendations

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    Rust protection of undercarriage treatment/ recommendations

    I want to detail the under-carriage of my foxbody to prep it for the new drivetrain that is going to be installed next month
    Is POR15's 3 step process plus topcoat still the gold standard for this work?

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    Depends on it’s current condition...

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    It’s clean and solid, rust free

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    Coat it with a thin layer of Krown-like rustproofing, or even engine oil will work. You should never coat a clean underbody with POR or rubberized undercoating unless it will be seeing snow/salt, that destroys the factory finish for no good reason. Best to do this after the work has been done, or you will get oily.

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    If the under body is clean and rust free, I'd detail it and leave as is. I wouldn't spray anything on it.

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    I have newly welded in subframe connectors that need to be protected, my plan was to paint everything. I guess I am off on this plan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gabe View Post
    I have newly welded in subframe connectors that need to be protected, my plan was to paint everything. I guess I am off on this plan
    if you have bare metal or fresh welds you may want to clean those up and give the some paint first....
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    I’d just paint those areas, personally I’d do it with flat or satin black tremclad and a brush, factory floor coating is very nice to have, try to keep as much of it as possible

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    If it’s rust free I’d clean and prime any new welds or bare metal with Zinc Chromate or Epoxy primer. Then I’d coat it with rubberized rocker guard. You’ll get a nice matte black finish that will resist chipping.

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